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3/8" Electric Solenoid Valve 12-VDC, VITON Gasket, Air, Gas, Fuel Normally Closed

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Material Brass
Brand U.S. Solid
Exterior Finish Rubber
Inlet Connection Size 0.38 Inches
Inlet Connection Type National Pipe Tapered
Valve Type solenoid valve

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  • -NEW- Re-engineered low power coil with up to 50% less heat generation. The valve starts as 19W and as it heat up to operating temperature power reduces to approx. 10-13W.
  • Constructed of industrial grade brass, this valve is corrosion resistant, more conducive for welding, optimal for higher temperature projects, and can be used with gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene oil, natural gas, air etc. Due to the chemical composition of brass, this valve should NOT be used with projects involving drinking water or other water projects.
  • This valve was manufactured with a VITON seal. VITON is the most durable and high performance rubber material with the ability to resist high temperatures and corrosive chemicals and other fluids like gasoline, diesel fuel, oils, and lubricants.
  • This highly responsive valve will open and close in less than 1 second when actuated; meaning it will open or close the flow instantaneously when energized or de-energized. Also, our U.S. SOLID engineers have determined that the life cycle of this valve is well over a million cycles with proper operating conditions and maintenance.
  • PLEASE NOTE: This valve is NOT a continuous duty valve and should NOT be in continuous use for more than 8 hours in a single cycle; to do so will shorten the life of the valve and may cause the core of the valve to burn out. If you need a continuous duty valve for your project please search for our U.S. SOLID Motorized Ball Valves.
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U.S. Solid- 3/8" 12V DC Normally Closed Solenoid Valve, VITON gasket, Solid Brass

U. S. Solid Normally Closed Electric Solenoid Valve; 3/8”ports, brass body, Viton seal, 12 volt DC, for air, water, or fuel

U.S. Solid normally closed (N/C) electric solenoid valve is constructed with a durable brass body, two-way inlet and outlet ports with three-eighth inch (3/8") female threaded (NPT) connections, and heat and oil resistant Viton gasket.The direct current coil energizes at 12 volts DC;voltage range +- 10%. 18 Watt power rating.

Direct lift valve operates from 0 PSI to a maximum pressure of 145 PSI (0 MPa to 1.0 MPa). Operational pressure range for water: 0 to 128 PSI; for oil: 0 to 99 PSI; for air or gases: 0 to 128 PSI.(4 mm) flow aperture permits a unidirectional flow capacity of 0.6 gallons per minute (GPM) of water at 60oFwith a pressure drop of 1 PSI (0.6 Cv).

Operational temperature range (steady state) -5 to 80 Celsius. It is also designed to withstand short exposures to 14 to 248 degrees Fahrenheit; -10 to +120 degrees Celsius. Suitable for outdoor use; not for use underwater.

Suitable for use with hot or cold water, gas, air, very low viscosity fluids (< 20 cst), oils and hydrocarbons, e.g., gasoline, kerosene, or diesel fuel. Valve is not intended to be energized continuously for more than 8 hours. This can lead to burnout of the coil, and malfunctioning of the valve. In cases where this is necessary, it is recommended user install a computer fan to keep valve cool.

Customers chose this general purpose valve for: do-it-yourself projects, moderate temperature applications, harsh chemicals, flow control for irrigation systems, reverse osmosis system, electronic control of tank selection, water line, or motorcycle air shocks.

Manufactured in China. Model: USS2-00006. Quality and/or conformity managed in accordance with standards:

ISO 9001:2000; GB/T 19001:2000; European EN61000-6-1:2001 and EN61000-6-3:2001.

Direction of the flow (most U.S. Solid Valves are UNIDIRECTIONAL)

FLOW DIRECTION
Make note of the arrow on your valve. Most U.S. Solid valves are unidirectional. This means they are intended for flow in one direction only, in the direction of the arrow. See Figure 1 for location of arrow. If connected in opposite direction, the valve will not actuate properly (will not close for Normally Closed valves). Additionally, be sure the medium passing through is filtered. If not, particles will cling to the gasket over time, which can cause it to not seal properly.

National Pipe Thread, Standard USA thread (use Teflon tape to seal)

THREADING
U.S. Solid Valves follow National Standards for pipe thread. In the U.S.A. we use NPT, while in England we use BSPT. We recommend use of Teflon tape to ensure seal of the NPT threading, as shown in Figure 2. The tapered male and female thread are forming angled surfaces that with increased torque squeeze the Teflon tape that results in a tight seal. It is suitable to liquids, gases and even for high vacuum. NPT seal is known to be use even in UHV (Ultra High Vacuum) applications. Note that this particular valve is not pneumatic by design but numerous of our customers use them for compressed gasses.

POLARITY
For valves with 2 wires, the valve will actuate regardless of which terminal each wire is connected to (+ or -). Some units, like those pictured to the left, include a ground wire. Open up the connector and look for the ground symbol, shown in the corner of Figure 3. For valves with a ground wire, please be sure to ground the valve. For the other two wires, the valve will actuate regardless of which terminal each wire is connected to (+ or -).

OVERHEATING
These valves are not intended to be energized for more than 8 hours continously. While most do not have more than 18W of power, the coils are in a contained area, and can burnout if energized for too long. If necessary to energize continously for extended periods, we recommend a computer fan to keep the coil cool.

GASOLINE WARNING
Note whether your solenoid valve has a VITON gasket, NBR gasket, or another type. NBR gaskets are not intended for use with gasoline, kerosene, or other petroleum products. If your valve is needed for these, please purchase a valve with a VITON gasket.

PRESSURE
All solenoid valves need some pressure to actuate. This is especially true of pilot or indirectly operated valves.

CA PROP65 WARNING

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. They are not allowed by federal law to be installed for potable water use in the U.S.A. and its territories.

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National Pipe Tapered
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Attention California Residents: “WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.”

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
565 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and ease of installation of the valve. For example, they mention it's well made and easy to install. That said, some complain about the heat and leakage. That being said, opinions are mixed on quality.

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66 customers mention54 positive12 negative

Customers like the performance of the valve. They say it's well made, works well, and is easy to install. Some mention that it works great for their diesel transfer tank and horns. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.

"This solenoid works great for my diesel transfer tank. Easy to install, no issues." Read more

"works great" Read more

"Very well made valve which is working well...." Read more

"Worked great on my horns, but it recently gave out. Checked all my wiring, and the fault is at the solenoid. But for the price, ill buy it again." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation process of the valve to be easy and simple.

"This solenoid works great for my diesel transfer tank. Easy to install, no issues." Read more

"Good value and easy to installValve will be connected to an RPM controller to open this valve at 2000rpm for water flow to headers" Read more

"This product was as expected and easy to install. I have used this product several times over the past few weeks...." Read more

"Easy installation of valve to previous installed spare fuel tank. No longer have to stop to transfer fuel to my main tank...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the valve. They say it is a quality product at a good price.

"Good product for the price" Read more

"...No time for compromises or cheap stuff here. Still, the price was very reasonable" Read more

"...I would recommend this product. Fair value and ok quality...." Read more

"Good value and easy to installValve will be connected to an RPM controller to open this valve at 2000rpm for water flow to headers" Read more

29 customers mention18 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the valve. Some mention it's well built, reliable, and durable, while others say that it failed within 5 hours and didn't last a year. The failure rate on these valves is fairly high.

"...Nice piece of equipment." Read more

"...Thank you!UPDATE: Valve leaks rather badly. Returning item. Not sure Im willing to have it replaced. US Solid is 0-2. Very dissapointed." Read more

"Very well made valve which is working well...." Read more

"This is a heavy valve that appears to be of quality construction. I am needing it for a gravity feed situation...." Read more

21 customers mention0 positive21 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the heat produced by the valve. They mention that it became very hot and started smoking after 15 minutes of operation.

"...I put in the replacement, and am happy to report that while the solenoid gets warm, it is much cooler than the first one, and the draw went from 2..." Read more

"...It seems to get very hot though, both units were the same in that regard." Read more

"...In addition, the valve got extremely hot to the point that when I stopped, the valve had that "something is hot/burning" smell and was..." Read more

"...I am runnig gas vapor from the fuel tank thru it. The coil does get hot ,178 degrees after being energized for about an hour." Read more

17 customers mention2 positive15 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the valve. They mention that it drips through the solenoid, resulting in a mess. Some customers also report that the product starts blowing fuses and could easily start a fire.

"First one had a leak, but no issue returning it and the second has been installed for more than a month and no issue...." Read more

"Used it to fix my craftsman lawn tractor: the fuel kept seeping through the carb when the engine was off and next time you'd go to use it the crank..." Read more

"...It was bought in May, installed in June and now started leaking by." Read more

"...Leaks from the body are easily fixed. Leaks past the mechanism, not so much. Still, it's a hard to find solenoid valve size, so I still buy them." Read more

I almost sent it back; it works great!
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I almost sent it back; it works great!
I was doing work for my mother. Before I hooked everything up, I made sure I looked at the flow arrow on the side. I assembled everything and called my mother to witness the first use. The first problem as the pump wasn’t primed, but this was fixed quickly. Then…boom! It was working! Then I told mom to release the switch…she wasn’t pushing it. When she did push the switch, flow increased. I was angry. Mom said “break time!. I told my mom that I’m writing a review, while complaining about this switch. Then a light went on; I should check the flow arrow… I had installed it backward. I guess I should have recalled the great advice of “measure twice, cut once.” If I had doubled checked my work, I would have saved myself headache.
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